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With a portfolio comprised of 157 hotels located in 26 states and the District of Columbia, RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised real estate investment trust focused on acquiring premium-branded,... read more →

By Chip McIntyre. Published on 1/11/2018 in Hotel Management. Today’s hotel operators face multiple pressures based on shifting consumer behaviors, particularly when it comes to food and beverage. More and more diners... read more →

As purveyors of sleep, hotels worldwide continue to make the guest sleep experience a priority and are investing significantly toward this goal. They understand the power of this key differentiator... read more →

Today’s restaurants face multiple pressures based on shifting consumer behaviors: More and more diners are health and fitness conscious; today’s foodies are experimenting with a literal world of flavors and... read more →

At Avendra, we combine years of hospitality and supply chain expertise to help customers better serve their guests. Our two most recent white papers summarized below are examples of how we... read more →

Avendra recently hosted a Sustainability Roundtable where customers were invited to come together and discuss corporate social responsibility and sustainability. During the half day session, Avendra presented its Corporate Social... read more →

By Chip McIntyre. Published on 10/18/2017 in Hotel Management. In the hospitality industry, balancing priorities such as guest satisfaction with costs is constantly top-of-mind. Whether you’re responsible for the overall purchasing... read more →

By Stacey Dash, Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability. Can you really make a beet taste as good as bacon? Is free-range (insert protein) truly better for the environment? How... read more →

By Chip McIntyre. Published on 9/15/17 in Hotel Management. If your property or hotel company is considering a new supplier, sometimes basic research isn’t enough. There are at least three critical... read more →

At Avendra, we know different business strategies have unique procurement implications. That’s why we start by understanding your business needs and then develop a strategy that makes sense for you. Recently, we... read more →

Published on 8/2/17 by Kostuch Media for Hotelier Magazine MONTREAL ─ With the newly renovated Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel serving as the backdrop, Avendra held its seventh-annual tradeshow in... read more →

Environmental and social responsibility are essential elements to consider for all products a company procures. Issues related to human and labor rights and environmental health exist in many supply chains.... read more →

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has always been an integral part of Avendra’s value system, and our approach to CSR is a continuous journey. In the beginning, our approach leveraged many... read more →

Avendra is proud to recognize 86 suppliers for outstanding performance on its 2016 Meet the Truck audits. Avendra’s Meet the Truck audit program provides quality assurance throughout the supply chain... read more →

The Washington Post Names Avendra a Winner of the Greater Washington Area 2017 Top Workplaces Award Avendra, North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider, today announced it has been awarded... read more →

Avendra recently hosted an Earth Day Event for its Associates and local clients to learn about the environment and sustainable solutions. As part of Avendra’s commitment to corporate social responsibility,... read more →

Energy-efficient purchasing decisions can be beneficial in more ways than one. They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, position your property as a leader in environmental awareness,... read more →

Published on 1/4/2017 by Hotel Management Avendra President and CEO Wolfram Schaefer has been in the supply-chain industry for more than 20 years, beginning with McKinsey & Company, followed by... read more →

Rockville, MD – December 7, 2016— Avendra, North America’s leading procurement services provider serving the hospitality industry, announced today it has been named a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply... read more →

Avendra, North America’s leading procurement services provider serving the hospitality industry, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2016 Pinnacle Award as Supplier of the Year. The Pinnacle awards... read more →

Customer communications play a vital role in keeping Avendra customers up-to-date on changes to Avendra’s purchasing programs, updates on our products and services, property-specific data, and market forecasts. It is... read more →

Two years ago, Avendra revamped its approach to strategic supplier management and developed an innovative and unique approach for proactive supplier management, complete with new tools and processes designed to... read more →

Avendra recently updated its partner portal, myAvendra, to include a number of enhancements which increase purchasing reporting capabilities and optimize the experience for mobile and desktop users. myAvendra gives customers... read more →

Published on 7/20/2016 By Kostuch Media for Hotelier Magazine TORONTO — Approximately 1,000 hotel decision-makers attended Avendra’s Supplier Show at the Royal York Hotel earlier this month to sample products, network... read more →

The Washington Post Names Avendra a Winner of the Greater Washington 2016 Top Workplaces Award Avendra, North America’s leading procurement services provider serving the hospitality industry, today announced it has... read more →

Avendra, North America’s leading hospitality procurement services company, is proud to announce its Meet the Truck Awards, recognizing 54 suppliers for outstanding performance. The Meet the Truck award is part... read more →

Taking Care of the Environment with Smarter Landscapes Avendra hosted an Earth Day Event in conjunction with supplier BrightView (formerly ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, Inc. and The Brickman Group) on Friday,... read more →

Corporate responsibility and integrity are always at the forefront of Avendra’s value system and we see our focus on sustainability as an essential element of our corporate responsibility. To be... read more →

Published on 12/2/2015 By Glenn Hasek, for greenlodgingnews ROCKVILLE, MD.—Avendra, the leading procurement services provider, fresh off the purchase of BuyEfficient, is stepping up its commitment to sustainability with the... read more →

This January marks Avendra's 15th year of providing best-in-class procurement services to more than 7,000 customers in the hospitality industry. Recently Wolfram Schaefer, Avendra's President and CEO, answered some key questions... read more →

September 30, 2015 – Avendra, North America’s leading procurement services provider serving the lodging and hospitality industries, announced that effective immediately it has acquired BuyEfficient, an online purchasing program dedicated... read more →

In April 2015, Avendra renewed its corporate partnership with the National Club Association (NCA). Supporting the NCA as a Corporate Partner for another term, Avendra reaffirms its commitment to helping the entire... read more →

Challenge: Maintaining High Standards While Keeping Costs Down Established in 1914, the Knickerbocker Country Club is a staple for families in Northern Jersey’s Bergen County. Knickerbocker is able to offer... read more →

As a services organization with a wide range of customers, we seek to support the sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives of our customers. We encourage our suppliers to balance environmental,... read more →

Building a legacy of industry leadership

Avendra is North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider. Our supply chain management solutions are tailored to our clients’ business strategies and deliver benefits beyond great savings. We combine years of hospitality expertise, purchasing power, services and software to help customers impact the bottom line, improve operational performance, and better serve guests. More than 8,000 customers rely on Avendra as a trusted partner. Avendra is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland and has regional offices throughout North America.